Journalist Ian Sinclair tells how he's forging a new career as a flamenco musician.

Comment: The French are too obvious, Americans too sunny but the British have it right.

The Timeout and Arts team pick their weekend highlights.

Prime Minister Jacinda Adern to honour outstanding Pacific youth

A newbie and a returnee do their sourdough baking at Whanganui's Lucky Bar and Kitchen

Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir's sonic silo a seductive experience, says William Dart.

Dance work Tender is the Night has its own stark charm, writes Dione Joseph.

NZ company wins big in Italy - founders still working from their kitchen tables.

Tales we tell about dead relatives and stories they may tell us on stage at the Basement.

The Naked Samoans have returned - a tad more clothed and definitely a lot more dapper.

Auckland Arts Festival could not have wished for a more festive finale.

Us/Them is about tragedy, yet jet black humour ensures you'll continue to think about it.

Dionne Christian talks to some of Pasifika's organisers.

The Far Side of the Moon still appealing to audiences, 20 years after it first played.

Wear rags to dress like refugees, kids told.

Prisoners benefit from more positive learning experiences but funding short.

Silo Theatre's Body Double gives a feminist take on sex and desire, says Janet McAllister.

Why is Auckland Council downplaying the importance of the arts and sport in its new plans?

Everyone's a winner in re-enactment of famous Shakespearean court case.

Auckland's powerhouse arts venue announces its 2018 artist-in-residence.

Much-loved Reg Livermore is in town to perform Bernstein's operetta Candide.

A writer has been given the chance to share Te Arawa stories as comics, but needs help.

No revisiting has been anywhere near as radical as Richter's.

David Fa'auliuli Mamea's one-woman play is a charming chamber production.

This driver's fake licence wasn't fooling anyone.

Northern Advocate chief reporter Mike Dinsdale chats with a bona fide reggae legend.

Writers Festival stars reveal the ones that got away.

Story of a dancing queen is packed with advice, writes Dionne Christian.

The bros are buffed and ready for magic with a little help from Les Mills.

The $8.4 million gallery will be open to the public on Saturday morning.